Boas and Pythons of the World

O'Shea, Mark

ISBN 10: 1845375440 / ISBN 13: 9781845375447

Published by Princeton University Press, 2007

About this Item

2007, First Edition. As new hardcover with dust jacket. Information on the distribution, habitat, life and habits of all known species of boa and python, as well as highlighting the threats these magnificent creatures face from habitat destruction, hunting and climate change.

Seller Inventory # D161

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Boas and Pythons of the World
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845375440
• ISBN 13: 9781845375447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: As new
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Weight: 49 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Pp. 160; 180 color photographs, 2 full-color maps. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, color pictorial dust jacket, sm folio. Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world. But the same snakes that many consider gentle giants - the Green Anaconda can exceed twelve yards in length and is also a finely tuned killing machine. In Boas and Pythons of the World, renowned snake expert Mark O'Shea takes readers on an exciting continent-by-continent journey to look at these snakes in their native habitats (from the jacket flap). No ownership marks and no signs of use.

From the Back Cover

"Boas and Pythons of the World is quite enjoyable. Mark O'Shea is a good writer with an easy, readable style. The book contains much useful information, and the personal experiences O'Shea weaves into his accounts add a nice personal touch."--Robert C. Drewes, coauthor of Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa